Best to go with known brands...

Gary helps everything make sense by reverse engineering the goal of $1M income and getting that goal chopped down to actionable and measurable steps.The E-Myth by Michael Gerber- Highly recommended no matter what type of business you’re looking to begin - RE Investing, construction, development, property management, etc. 

When I was buying like you, I always ran properties by the customer service desk at my title company but I've been told that that's not normal for most of the rest of the country.I would get an O&E report, which costs about a hundred bucks.

I'm launching a brand new short term property in a brand new (to me) market TOMORROW!

However more importantly, screen these tenants as if they are brand new.

Gary helps everything make sense by reverse engineering the goal of $1M income and getting that goal chopped down to actionable and measurable steps.The E-Myth by Michael Gerber- Highly recommended no matter what type of business you’re looking to begin - RE Investing, construction, development, property management, etc.

Additionally, in my area I can get a brand new system installed for about $4,500.

*Encouraged online rental payments and e-leases. 

I want to make sure I take full advantage of all tax savings/deductions as a STR and don't want to jeopardize a potential audit.Do I report this on a schedule E with my other long term rentals?

A good coach will turn your business into a gold mine, BUT most coaches in RE, especially for brand new investors are unnecessary.